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Single women have been the dominant home buyers of in the U.S. since the late 80’s just behind couples. The graph below by Redfin.com, shows that single women purchasing power is rising in the last age category for single home buyers that men are ahead in which is under the age of 35. The group … Continue reading →

How lenders determine your home buying budget Buying a home used to be an easy process that everyone did once they reached the age of marriage, however, the economy and housing market today is very different than it was in the fifties so it is important to take a step back and carefully analyze your … Continue reading →

A shift in the real estate market The pace has picked up in the real estate market with 2014 looking to be the year of the repeat homebuyer, according to Jed Kolko, Trulia’s chief economist. Real estate market improvement means, that when it comes time to buying a home, repeat home buyers represent a significant, … Continue reading →

Potential sellers may be hesitant to put their home on the market in the winder because of the misconception that it’s not an optimal time for selling. However, you would be surprised at the benefits of selling a home in the winter. This post offers several ideas to help you stage your home for a winter … Continue reading →

4 Important Factors to Consider Buying a fixer upper can be fun and can be a great way to save money on a home. If not approached in a strategic manner, it can be a headache and in the end, cost you much more than you anticipated. We have compiled a short list of important … Continue reading →

Are you at a point where you want to make a large purchase, but your credit is standing in your way? Many individuals take credit for granted until the need to make a purchase of a large item, such as a car or home. Keeping up with your credit and maintaining a high credit score, … Continue reading →

Low rates and rising prices signal increasing health in real estate market Many of the signs nationally point to a recovering real estate market, and that is good news for the economy and good news for home sellers and buyers alike. A healthy housing market has been the basis for a growing economy in the … Continue reading →

Interesting Facts For Home Buyers Here is a list of important facts about sellers in the United States. Contact me to learn more about the local real estate market. Who’s selling? 66% of sellers have sold a home before. The average seller lived in the home a median of 9 years How long did their … Continue reading →

It’s a seller’s market in many areas of the U.S. where the inventory of listed homes has fallen to a 4.2 month supply. The number of homes for sales has reached its lowest point since December 1994, tumbling to 2 million homes in December 2012. Although housing stats were up 30% at the end of … Continue reading →

Many homeowners do not fully realize how they can save on homeowners insurance. If you are not taking advantage of discounts, you may find that you are paying too much for your insurance each month. You want to make sure that you are taking some time to really understand how you can save on your … Continue reading →